Executive Assistant to Managing Partner

The Hire Standard; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A dynamic venture capital firm based in Menlo Park seeks a high-performing Executive Assistant to support the Managing Partner. In this hybrid role, you will manage calendars, facilitate communications, and coordinate travel. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience supporting executives, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrives in fast-paced environments. Salary ranges from $150,000 to $170,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting C-level executives in fast-paced environments.
• Discretion and maturity in handling confidential matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Managing Partner’s calendar and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Manage inbox and communication flow professionally, filtering requests.
• Coordinate complex travel itineraries with precision.

Skills

Calendar Management

Communication Skills

Travel Coordination

Project Coordination

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Notion

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

This range is provided by The Hire Standard. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Overview

Our client, a refreshingly different kind of venture capital firm investing in visionary founders shaping the future of commerce, is seeking a high-performing Executive Assistant to support the Managing Partner. Based in Menlo Park, this hybrid role (2 days onsite) offers a front-row seat to the inner workings of a thriving investment firm.

This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, keeps sensitive information under lock and key, and takes pride in staying five steps ahead. You’ll partner closely with a high-caliber CEO, mastering the details of their calendar, communications, and strategic initiatives while helping to streamline decision-making and ensure high leverage across every interaction.

The position offers a competitive base salary of $150,000–$170,000/year plus bonus and comprehensive benefits. If you\'re an exceptional communicator with outstanding judgment and a solutions-first mindset, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Calendar & Meeting Management: Own the Managing Partner’s ever-changing calendar and ensure alignment with strategic priorities. Anticipate conflicts and handle last-minute pivots with ease.
• Communication Gatekeeping: Manage inbox and communication flow with grace and professionalism, filtering and prioritizing requests, and drafting thoughtful responses.
• Travel & Logistics: Coordinate complex, multi-stop travel itineraries with precision—flights, cars, hotels, and agendas.
• Meeting Prep: Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and notes for internal and external meetings; follow up on action items to ensure execution.
• Project Coordination: Help the Managing Partner drive forward special projects and key firm initiatives; keep tabs on deliverables and deadlines.
• Relationship Management: Serve as the Managing Partner’s liaison with internal teams, investors, and portfolio company founders.

Qualifications

• H7+ years of experience supporting C-level executives in fast-paced environments (VC, PE, startup, or finance experience strongly preferred).
• Based in the Bay Area and able to work from Menlo Park office 2 days per week.
• Discretion and maturity in handling confidential matters and high-level relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Unflappable, resourceful, and comfortable with rapid change and shifting priorities.
• Tech-savvy: proficient in Notion, Affinity, Google Workspace, Slack, and productivity tools.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

Benefits

This hybrid role offers a base salary of $150,000–$170,000/year, plus an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. You\'ll join a world-class team in a mission-driven environment that values transparency, accountability, and excellence.

If you love to see the far-reaching impact of your work, apply now!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals